How Do Sinkholes Form? Practical Engineering 2017-06-28 | Sinkholes form through both natural and human-made processes. Most of us think about erosion on the surface of the earth, but erosion can occur in the subsurface as well. In fact, scientist and engineers have a very creative name for just such a process: internal erosion. If just the right factors come together in the subsurface, some very interesting things can occur, including sinkholes.Watch this video and the entire Practical Engineering catalog ad-free on Nebula: go.nebula.tv/practical-engineering-Patreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineering-Website: http://practical.engineeringMemories by SNDR & Joey Shigrov is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseSource: youtube.com/watch?v=S1Q2PpM5To8Tonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseSource: youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9UThis video is sponsored by Blue Apron.
Was Starship’s Stage Zero a Bad Pad? Practical Engineering 2023-06-20 | Launchpads are incredible feats of engineering. Let's cover some of the basics!🌌Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: go.nebula.tv/Practical-Engineering🚁Watch the Logistics of Search and Rescue: nebula.tv/videos/wendover-the-logistics-of-search-and-rescue?ref=practical-engineeringUnlike NASA, which spends years in planning and engineering, SpaceX uses rapid development cycles and full-scale tests to work toward its eventual goals. They push their hardware to the limit to learn as much as possible, and we get to follow along. They’re betting it will pay off to develop fast instead of carefully. This video compares the Stage 0 launch pad to the historic pad 39A.Watch this video ad-free on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/practical-engineering-was-starships-stage-zero-a-bad-pad?ref=practical-engineeringSigned copies of my book (plus other cool stuff) are available here: https://store.practical.engineering/Practical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos!CONNECT WITH ME____________________________________Website: http://practical.engineeringTwitter: twitter.com/HillhouseGradyInstagram: instagram.com/practicalengineeringReddit: reddit.com/r/PracticalEngineeringFacebook: facebook.com/PracticalEngineerGradyPatreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineeringSPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES____________________________________Please email my agent at practicalengineering@standard.tvDISCLAIMER____________________________________This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.SPECIAL THANKS____________________________________This video is sponsored by Nebula.Some footage courtesy of @NASASpaceflight Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images.Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorTonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseSource: youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9UVideo by Grady HillhouseEdited by Wesley CrumpWritten and Produced by Ralph CreweProduction Assistance from Josh LorenzGraphics by Nebula Studios
How Flood Tunnels Work Practical Engineering 2023-06-06 | Who doesn't love a good tunnel?🥑 For 16 free meals with HelloFresh PLUS free shipping, use code PRACTICAL16 at bit.ly/3Ws1PYmMany cities across the world maximize the use of valuable land on earth’s surface by taking advantage of the space underneath for bypassing floods. This video discusses some of the challenges and solutions to these massive projects.Watch this video ad-free on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/practical-engineering-how-flood-tunnels-workSigned copies of my book (plus other cool stuff) are available here: https://store.practical.engineering/Practical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos!CONNECT WITH ME____________________________________Website: http://practical.engineeringTwitter: twitter.com/HillhouseGradyInstagram: instagram.com/practicalengineeringReddit: reddit.com/r/PracticalEngineeringFacebook: facebook.com/PracticalEngineerGradyPatreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineeringSPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES____________________________________Please email my agent at practicalengineering@standard.tvDISCLAIMER____________________________________This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.SPECIAL THANKS____________________________________This video is sponsored by HelloFresh.Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images, Shutterstock, and Videoblocks.Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorTonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseSource: youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9UVideo by Grady HillhouseEdited by Wesley CrumpScript Edit by Ralph CreweProduction Assistance from Josh LorenzGraphics by Nebula Studios
What Really Happened During the Gas Explosions in the Merrimack Valley? Practical Engineering 2023-05-16 | A summary of one of the worst natural gas disasters in US History.🌌Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: go.nebula.tv/Practical-Engineering✈️Watch Neo's exclusive on the Tenerife disaster: nebula.tv/videos/neo-the-tenerife-disaster?ref=practical-engineeringOn September 13, 2018, a pipeline crew in the Merrimack Valley in Massachusetts was hard at work replacing an aging cast iron natural gas line with a new polyethylene pipe. By the end of the day, over a hundred structures would be damaged by fire and explosions, several homes would be completely destroyed, 22 people (including three firefighters) would be injured, and one person would be dead.Watch this video ad-free on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/practical-engineering-merrimack-valley-gas-explosions-what-really-happened?ref=practical-engineeringSigned copies of my book (plus other cool stuff) are available here: https://store.practical.engineering/Practical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos!CONNECT WITH ME____________________________________Website: http://practical.engineeringTwitter: twitter.com/HillhouseGradyInstagram: instagram.com/practicalengineeringReddit: reddit.com/r/PracticalEngineeringFacebook: facebook.com/PracticalEngineerGradyPatreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineeringSPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES____________________________________Please email my agent at practicalengineering@standard.tvDISCLAIMER____________________________________This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.SPECIAL THANKS____________________________________This video is sponsored by Nebula.Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images, Shutterstock, Pond5, and Videoblocks.Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorTonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseSource: youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9UVideo by Grady HillhouseEdited by Wesley CrumpWritten and Produced by Ralph CreweProduction Assistance from Josh LorenzGraphics by Nebula Studios
How Sensors Keep Bridges From Collapsing (and other structures too) Practical Engineering 2023-05-02 | Infrastructure Instrumentation to save lives and make cool graphs!🪒 Shave with a precision tool by Henson and get 100 blades free: bit.ly/3CWiWJP It turns out that plenty of types of infrastructure, especially those that have serious implications for public safety, are equipped with instruments to track their performance over time and even save lives by providing an early warning if something is going wrong. Engineers keep an eye on strain, vibrations, temperature, pressure, tilt, flow rate, and more to make sure that structures behave like they were designed and to keep people safe from disaster.Watch this video ad-free on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/practical-engineering-why-bridges-need-sensors-and-other-structures-tooSigned copies of my book (plus other cool stuff) are available here: https://store.practical.engineering/Practical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos!CONNECT WITH ME____________________________________Website: http://practical.engineeringTwitter: twitter.com/HillhouseGradyInstagram: instagram.com/practicalengineeringReddit: reddit.com/r/PracticalEngineeringFacebook: facebook.com/PracticalEngineerGradyPatreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineeringSPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES____________________________________Please email my agent at practicalengineering@standard.tvDISCLAIMER____________________________________This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.SPECIAL THANKS____________________________________This video is sponsored by Henson.Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images, Shutterstock, Pond5, and Videoblocks.Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorTonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseSource: youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9UHosted/Written/Produced by Grady HillhouseEdited by Wesley CrumpScript Edited by Ralph CreweProduction Assistance from Josh LorenzGraphics by Nebula Studios
East Palestine Train Derailment Explained Practical Engineering 2023-04-18 | An overview of the 2023 Ohio train derailment.Watch this video ad-free and get a special discount at go.nebula.tv/practical-engineeringWatch Sam's Prudhoe Bay episode only on Nebula nebula.tv/videos/extremities-prudhoe-bay?ref=practical-engineeringOn the evening of Friday, February 3, 2023, 38 of 149 cars of a Norfolk Southern Railway freight train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. Five of the derailed cars were carrying vinyl chloride, a hazardous material that built up pressure in the resulting fires, eventually leading Norfolk Southern to vent and burn it in a bid to prevent an explosion. The ensuing fireball and cloud brought the normally unseen process of hazardous cargo transportation into a single chilling view, and the event became a lightning rod of controversy over rail industry regulations, federal involvement in chemical spills, and much more.Signed copies of my book (plus other cool stuff) are available here: https://store.practical.engineering/Practical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos!CONNECT WITH ME____________________________________Website: http://practical.engineeringTwitter: twitter.com/HillhouseGradyInstagram: instagram.com/practicalengineeringReddit: reddit.com/r/PracticalEngineeringFacebook: facebook.com/PracticalEngineerGradyPatreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineeringSPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES____________________________________Please email my agent at practicalengineering@standard.tvDISCLAIMER____________________________________This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.SPECIAL THANKS____________________________________This video is sponsored by Nebula.Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images, Associated Press, Shutterstock, and Videoblocks.Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorTonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseSource: youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9UVideo by Grady HillhouseEdited by Wesley CrumpWritten and Produced by Ralph CreweProduction Assistance from Josh LorenzGraphics by Nebula Studios
Why Engineers Cant Control Rivers Practical Engineering 2023-04-04 | 💧 The unintended consequences of trying to change the course of rivers💡 Go to brilliant.org/PracticalEngineering to get a 30-day free trial + the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual subscription.See Part 1 of this series here: youtube.com/watch?v=UBivwxBgdPQHuge thanks to the entire team at @emriver for hosting us!Watch this video ad-free on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/practical-engineering-why-engineers-cant-control-riversSigned copies of my book (plus other cool stuff) are available here: https://store.practical.engineering/Practical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos!CONNECT WITH ME____________________________________Website: http://practical.engineeringTwitter: twitter.com/HillhouseGradyInstagram: instagram.com/practicalengineeringReddit: reddit.com/r/PracticalEngineeringFacebook: facebook.com/PracticalEngineerGradyPatreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineeringSPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES____________________________________Please email my agent at practicalengineering@standard.tvDISCLAIMER____________________________________This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.SPECIAL THANKS____________________________________This video is sponsored by Brilliant.Thanks to Emriver for hosting our crew. Check them out at Emriver.com!Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images, Shutterstock, and Videoblocks.Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorTonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseSource: youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9UProducer/Writer/Host: Grady HillhouseEditor: Wesley CrumpProduction Assistant: Josh LorenzScript Editor: Ralph CreweBackground Painting: Josh WelkerGraphics: Nebula Studios
Why Construction Projects Always Go Over Budget Practical Engineering 2023-03-21 | Not just megaprojects suffer from our inability to accurately anticipate the expense and complexity of construction...🪒 Get a precision razor and use code PRACTICALENGINEERING for a free pack of 100 blades: bit.ly/3CWiWJPFrom preconstruction costs to inflation to unexpected site conditions, there are a lot of reasons construction budgets rarely align with construction costs. Let's talk about it!Watch this video ad-free on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/practical-engineering-why-construction-projects-always-go-over-budgetSigned copies of my book (plus other cool stuff) are available here: https://store.practical.engineering/Practical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos!CONNECT WITH ME____________________________________Website: http://practical.engineeringTwitter: twitter.com/HillhouseGradyInstagram: instagram.com/practicalengineeringReddit: reddit.com/r/PracticalEngineeringFacebook: facebook.com/PracticalEngineerGradyPatreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineeringSPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES____________________________________Please email my agent at practicalengineering@standard.tvDISCLAIMER____________________________________This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.SPECIAL THANKS____________________________________This video is sponsored by Henson Shaving.Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images, Shutterstock, and Videoblocks.Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorTonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseSource: youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9UProducer/Writer/Host: Grady HillhouseEditor: Wesley CrumpProduction Assistant: Josh LorenzScript Editor: Ralph CreweBackground Painting: Josh WelkerGraphics: Nebula Studios
Why Rivers Move Practical Engineering 2023-03-07 | The basics of fluvial geomorphology (the science behind the shape of rivers)📟 Win free electronics gear and learn from the experts at Keysight here: keysight.com/us/en/events/keysight-world/live-from-the-lab-practicalengineering.htmlWatch Part 2 of this series: youtube.com/watch?v=vLZElIYHmAIErrata: At 11:54, the slope equation is inverted.We’ve teamed up with @emriver , a company that makes physical river models called stream tables, to create a two-part series on the science and engineering behind why river channels shift and meander and what tools engineers use to manage the process.Watch this video ad-free on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/practical-engineering-why-rivers-moveSigned copies of my book (plus other cool stuff) are available here: https://store.practical.engineering/Practical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos!CONNECT WITH ME____________________________________Website: http://practical.engineeringTwitter: twitter.com/HillhouseGradyInstagram: instagram.com/practicalengineeringReddit: reddit.com/r/PracticalEngineeringFacebook: facebook.com/PracticalEngineerGradyPatreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineeringSPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES____________________________________Please email my agent at practicalengineering@standard.tvDISCLAIMER____________________________________This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.SPECIAL THANKS____________________________________Thanks to Emriver for hosting our crew. Check them out at Emriver.com!This video is sponsored by Keysight.Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images and Shutterstock.Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorTonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseSource: youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9UProducer/Writer/Host: Grady HillhouseEditor: Wesley CrumpProduction Assistant: Josh LorenzScript Editor: Ralph CreweBackground Painting: Josh WelkerGraphics: Nebula Studios
The Only State Capital Where You Can’t Drink the Water Practical Engineering 2023-02-21 | A summary of the Jackson Mississippi water crisis to date.Watch this video ad-free on Nebula: go.nebula.tv/practical-engineeringLast August, a flood took out the aging water system in Jackson, Mississippi, leaving nearly everyone in the City without water. Only a few months later, arctic weather broke so many pipes in the city that residents again lost access to water, some for nearly two weeks, continuing one of the worst water crises in American history.IMPORTANT LINKS____________________________________2022 Testimony of Abre’ Conner: naacp.org/sites/default/files/documents/Abre%27%20Conner%20-%20HS%20Hearing%20Testimony%209.19.22.pdfBrooking's Institute Article: https://www.brookings.edu/blog/the-avenue/2021/03/26/in-jackson-miss-a-water-crisis-has-revealed-the-racial-costs-of-legacy-infrastructure/White Flight in Jackson: mississippifreepress.org/24739/the-fearless-11-the-impact-of-white-flight-and-integration-in-jackson-missMSDH Jackson Water Crisis Webpage: msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/30,0,76,720.htmlEPA Jackson Water Crisis Webpage: epa.gov/ms/jackson-ms-drinking-waterMost of the timeline and summary information included in the video comes from this source: epa.gov/system/files/documents/2022-11/U.S.%20v%20City%20of%20Jackson%20MS%20Complaint%20w%20Attachments_Filed.pdfMSEMA Incident Command Briefs: msema.org/jackson-water-crisis-2022Is Water a Human Right? ohchr.org/sites/default/files/2021-09/FactSheet35en.pdfSigned copies of my book (plus other cool stuff) are available here: https://store.practical.engineering/Practical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos!CONNECT WITH ME____________________________________Website: http://practical.engineeringTwitter: twitter.com/HillhouseGradyInstagram: instagram.com/practicalengineeringReddit: reddit.com/r/PracticalEngineeringFacebook: facebook.com/PracticalEngineerGradyPatreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineeringSPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES____________________________________Please email my agent at practicalengineering@standard.tvDISCLAIMER____________________________________This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.SPECIAL THANKS____________________________________Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images, Shutterstock, and Pond5.Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorTonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseSource: youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9UProducer/Writer/Host: Grady HillhouseEditor: Wesley CrumpProduction Assistant: Josh LorenzScript Editor: Ralph CreweBackground Painting: Josh WelkerGraphics: Nebula Studios
Why Some Roadways Are Made of Styrofoam Practical Engineering 2023-02-07 | What do you do when soil is too heavy for the job? Use lightweight backfill!🥑 For 65% off with HelloFresh PLUS free shipping, use code PRACTICAL65 at bit.ly/3D5GV8SOver the years, engineers have come up with a lot of creative ways to mitigate the settlement of heavy stuff on soft soils, but one of those solutions seems so simple that it’s almost unbelievable: just make embankments less heavy.Watch this video ad-free on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/practical-engineering-why-some-roadways-are-made-of-styrofoamSigned copies of my book (plus other cool stuff) are available here: https://store.practical.engineering/Practical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos!CONNECT WITH ME____________________________________Website: http://practical.engineeringTwitter: twitter.com/HillhouseGradyInstagram: instagram.com/practicalengineeringReddit: reddit.com/r/PracticalEngineeringFacebook: facebook.com/PracticalEngineerGradyPatreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineeringSPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES____________________________________Please email my agent at practicalengineering@standard.tvDISCLAIMER____________________________________This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.SPECIAL THANKS____________________________________This video is sponsored by HelloFresh.Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images, Shutterstock, Pond5, and Videoblocks.Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorTonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseSource: youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9UProducer/Writer/Host: Grady HillhouseEditor: Wesley CrumpProduction Assistant: Josh LorenzScript Editor: Ralph CreweBackground Painting: Josh WelkerGraphics: Nebula StudiosCell-Crete Email: info@cell-crete.comCell-Crete Website: cell-crete.comGerhart Cole (Geotechnical Engineer) email: ryanm@gerhartcole.comFoamed glass aggregate provided by Glavel.
What Really Happened with the Substation Attack in North Carolina? Practical Engineering 2023-01-17 | An overview of the substation attack in Moore County, North Carolina in December 2022.📺 Sign up for Nebula to support the channel and watch my videos ad-free! go.nebula.tv/practical-engineeringSorry I sound a bit stuffy in this one! We had to shoot this before everyone left for the holiday break, and I was still getting over a cold.This event highlights the need for making critical substations more secure and also making the grid more robust so that someone can’t rob tens of thousands of people of their lights, heat, comfort, and livelihood for four days with just a few well-placed bullets.Signed copies of my book (plus other cool stuff) are available here: https://store.practical.engineering/Practical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos!CONNECT WITH ME____________________________________Website: http://practical.engineeringTwitter: twitter.com/HillhouseGradyInstagram: instagram.com/practicalengineeringReddit: reddit.com/r/PracticalEngineeringFacebook: facebook.com/PracticalEngineerGradyPatreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineeringSPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES____________________________________Please email my agent at practicalengineering@standard.tvDISCLAIMER____________________________________This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.SPECIAL THANKS____________________________________This video is sponsored by Nebula.Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images.Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorTonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseSource: youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9UProducer/Writer/Host: Grady HillhouseEditor: Wesley CrumpProduction Assistant: Josh LorenzScript Editor: Ralph CreweBackground Painting: Josh WelkerGraphics: Nebula StudiosDrone Videography: Sandhills AerialBullet hole photos: Jonathan Drake
How Different Spillway Gates Work Practical Engineering 2023-01-03 | If you ask me, there’s almost nothing on this blue earth more fascinating than water infrastructure.🪒 Get a precision razor from Henson with code PRACTICALENGINEERING for a free pack of 100 blades: bit.ly/3CWiWJPWatch on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/practical-engineering-how-different-spillway-gates-workAlmost all dams need a way to release excess water when the reservoir is full. Although many dams use uncontrolled spillways, gated spillways provide more control over the flow, allowing us to build smaller, more cost-effective structures. There are countless arrangements of mechanical devices that have been used across the world and throughout history to manage the flow of water. But, modern engineering has coalesced to variations on only a few different kinds of gates.Want a book or a t-shirt? https://store.practical.engineering/Practical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos!CONNECT WITH ME____________________________________Website: http://practical.engineeringTwitter: twitter.com/HillhouseGradyInstagram: instagram.com/practicalengineeringReddit: reddit.com/r/PracticalEngineeringFacebook: facebook.com/PracticalEngineerGradyPatreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineeringSPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES____________________________________Please email my agent at practicalengineering@standard.tvDISCLAIMER____________________________________This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.SPECIAL THANKS____________________________________This video is sponsored by Henson Shaving.Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images.Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorTonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseSource: youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9UProducer/Writer/Host: Grady HillhouseEditor: Wesley CrumpProduction Assistant: Josh LorenzIntern: Myles JonasScript Editor: Ralph CreweBackground Painting: Josh WelkerGraphics: Nebula Studios
How This Bridge Was Rebuilt in 15 Days After Hurricane Ian Practical Engineering 2022-12-20 | The Sanibel Causeway was rendered completely impassable to vehicles. Less than a month later, it was open to traffic.Check out the Practical Engineering store: https://store.practical.engineering/Watch on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/practical-engineering-how-this-bridge-was-rebuilt-in-15-days-after-hurricane-ianErrata: (None yet)Both Florida DOT and Superior Construction were contacted for comment on this story. FDOT declined to comment, and Superior Construction did not respond to multiple emails.Barrier islands are critical to protecting mainland coasts by absorbing wave energy and bearing the brunt of storms. But development on the islands negates that critical purpose. That doesn’t mean the community doesn’t belong there. But it does obligate the planners and engineers involved in rebuilding to be thoughtful about the impacts hurricanes can have and how infrastructure can be made more resilient to them in the future.Practical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos!CONNECT WITH ME____________________________________Website: http://practical.engineeringTwitter: twitter.com/HillhouseGradyInstagram: instagram.com/practicalengineeringReddit: reddit.com/r/PracticalEngineeringFacebook: facebook.com/PracticalEngineerGradyPatreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineeringSPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES____________________________________Please email my agent at practicalengineering@standard.tvDISCLAIMER____________________________________This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.SPECIAL THANKS____________________________________Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images and Florida DOT.Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorTonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseSource: youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9UProducer/Writer/Host: Grady HillhouseEditor: Wesley CrumpProduction Assistant: Josh LorenzScript Editor: Ralph CreweBackground Painting: Josh WelkerGraphics: Nebula Studios
What Is A Black Start Of The Power Grid? Practical Engineering 2022-12-06 | A summary of the challenges with starting a grid back up from total collapse.The grid is a little bit of a house of cards. It’s not necessarily flimsy, but if the whole thing gets knocked down, you have to rebuild it one card at a time and from the ground up. Restoring power after a major blackout is one of the most high stakes operations you can imagine. The consequences of messing it up are enormous, but there’s no way to practice a real-life scenario. It seems as simple as flipping a switch, but restoring power is more complicated than you might think.Watch this video and the entire Practical Engineering catalog ad-free on Nebula: go.nebula.tv/practical-engineering Practical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos!CONNECT WITH ME____________________________________Website: http://practical.engineeringTwitter: twitter.com/HillhouseGradyInstagram: instagram.com/practicalengineeringReddit: reddit.com/r/PracticalEngineeringFacebook: facebook.com/PracticalEngineerGradyPatreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineeringSPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES____________________________________Please email my agent at practicalengineering@standard.tvDISCLAIMER____________________________________This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.SPECIAL THANKS____________________________________This video is sponsored by HelloFresh.Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images and Shutterstock.Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorTonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseSource: youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9UProducer/Writer/Host: Grady HillhouseEditor: Wesley CrumpProduction Assistant: Josh LorenzScript Editor: Ralph CreweBackground Painting: Josh WelkerGraphics: Nebula Studios
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How Long Would Society Last During a Total Grid Collapse? Practical Engineering 2022-11-22 | A summary of how other systems of infrastructure (like roadways, water, sewer, and telecommunications) depend on electricity and how long each system could last under total blackout conditions.This video was guest produced by my editor, Wesley, who is also the actor in the blackout scenes ;)Practical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos!Watch this video and the entire Practical Engineering catalog ad-free on Nebula: go.nebula.tv/practical-engineering CONNECT WITH ME____________________________________Website: http://practical.engineeringTwitter: twitter.com/HillhouseGradyInstagram: instagram.com/practicalengineeringReddit: reddit.com/r/PracticalEngineeringFacebook: facebook.com/PracticalEngineerGradyPatreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineeringSPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES____________________________________Please email my agent at practicalengineering@standard.tvDISCLAIMER____________________________________This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.SPECIAL THANKS____________________________________Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images, Shutterstock, and Videoblocks.Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorTonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseSource: youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9UWriter/Host: Grady HillhouseProducer/Editor/Blackout Actor: Wesley CrumpProduction Assistant: Josh LorenzScript Editor: Ralph CreweBackground Painting: Josh WelkerGraphics: Nebula Studios
How Would a Nuclear EMP Affect the Power Grid? Practical Engineering 2022-11-08 | How a nuclear blast in the upper atmosphere could disable the power grid.The bundle deal with Curiosity Stream has ended, but you can still get a great discount on Nebula and support Practical Engineering here: go.nebula.tv/practical-engineeringCorrection: 10:32 I meant to say "earth's magnetic field," not "earth's gravity."Correction: A previous version of this video included a segment where I used a doorbell transformer to demonstrate core saturation. That model did not correctly demonstrate the phenomena I was describing, so I cut it from the video.This video is a summary of the EPRI study on the impacts that a high-altitude nuclear electromagnetic pulse (HEMP) would have on the US power grid. It’s the first in a deep-dive series of videos about large-scale threats to the grid. EPRI Study: epri.com/research/products/3002014979Practical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos!CONNECT WITH ME____________________________________Website: http://practical.engineeringTwitter: twitter.com/HillhouseGradyInstagram: instagram.com/practicalengineeringReddit: reddit.com/r/PracticalEngineeringFacebook: facebook.com/PracticalEngineerGradyPatreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineeringSPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES____________________________________Please email my agent at practicalengineering@standard.tvDISCLAIMER____________________________________This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.SPECIAL THANKS____________________________________This video is sponsored by Nebula.Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images, Shutterstock, Pond5, and Videoblocks.Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorTonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseSource: youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9UProducer/Writer/Host: Grady HillhouseEditor: Wesley CrumpProduction Assistant: Josh LorenzScript Editor: Ralph CreweBackground Painting: Josh WelkerGraphics: Nebula Studios
Engineering In Plain Sight: An Illustrated Field Guide to the Constructed Environment Practical Engineering 2022-11-01 | My new book, Engineering In Plain Sight, is available now wherever books are sold. Find out more: https://practical.engineering/bookA limited number of signed copies are available at https://store.practical.engineeringThank you so much for all the support and feedback along the way that made this project possible. Giveaway contest award winners will be announced soon at https://practical.engineering/contest#EngineeringInPlainSight
Name That Infrastructure (Ep. 16) #shorts Practical Engineering 2022-10-25 | Can you name that infrastructure? Answer: Standoff Base PlateMore info: https://practical.engineering/contestBook: https://practical.engineering/book#EngineeringInPlainSight#shorts
The Time a Pickup Pulled the Space Shuttle Practical Engineering 2022-10-18 | All the engineering behind the Endeavour Shuttle's 26th and final mission.Endeavour’s 26th mission was a lot slower and a lot shorter than the previous 25, but it was still full of fascinating engineering challenges. This October marks the 10-year anniversary of the nearly 3-day trip, so let’s reminisce on this incredible feat and dive into what it took to get the orbiter safely to its final home.Watch this video and the entire Practical Engineering catalog ad-free on Nebula: go.nebula.tv/practical-engineeringPractical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos!CONNECT WITH ME____________________________________Website: http://practical.engineeringTwitter: twitter.com/HillhouseGradyInstagram: instagram.com/practicalengineeringReddit: reddit.com/r/PracticalEngineeringFacebook: facebook.com/PracticalEngineerGradyPatreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineeringSPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES____________________________________Please email my agent at practicalengineering@standard.tvDISCLAIMER____________________________________This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.SPECIAL THANKS____________________________________This video is sponsored by Henson Shaving.Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images, Shutterstock, Pond5, and Videoblocks.Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorTonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseSource: youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9UProducer/Writer/Host: Grady HillhouseEditor: Wesley CrumpProduction Assistant: Josh LorenzScript Editor: Ralph CreweBackground Painting: Josh WelkerGraphics: Nebula Studios
Name That Infrastructure (Ep. 15) #shorts Practical Engineering 2022-10-11 | Can you name that infrastructure? Answer: Backflow Prevent Device (aka Dual Check Valve Assembly)More info: https://practical.engineering/contestBook: https://practical.engineering/book#EngineeringInPlainSight#shorts
Whats the Difference Between Paint and Coatings? Practical Engineering 2022-10-04 | Coatings are one of the most important tools in the fight against rust.Even within the field of corrosion engineering, coatings are a major discipline with a large body of knowledge and expertise spread across engineers, chemists, inspectors, and coatings contractors, all to extend the lifespan and safety of our infrastructure.Like the t-shirt? https://store.practical.engineering/Watch this video and the entire Practical Engineering catalog ad-free on Nebula: go.nebula.tv/practical-engineeringPractical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos!CONNECT WITH ME____________________________________Website: http://practical.engineeringTwitter: twitter.com/HillhouseGradyInstagram: instagram.com/practicalengineeringReddit: reddit.com/r/PracticalEngineeringFacebook: facebook.com/PracticalEngineerGradyPatreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineeringSPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES____________________________________Please email my agent at practicalengineering@standard.tvDISCLAIMER____________________________________This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.SPECIAL THANKS____________________________________This video is sponsored by HelloFresh.Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images, Shutterstock, Pond5, and Videoblocks.Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorTonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseSource: youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9UProducer/Writer/Host: Grady HillhouseEditor/Production Assistant: Wesley CrumpScript Editor: Ralph CreweBackground Painting: Josh Welker
Name That Infrastructure (Ep. 14) #shorts Practical Engineering 2022-09-27 | Can you name that infrastructure? Answer: Concrete Armor UnitsMore info: https://practical.engineering/contest#EngineeringInPlainSight#shorts
What Really Happened at the New Harbor Bridge Project? Practical Engineering 2022-09-20 | -An overview of the drama unfolding over the ship channel in Corpus Christi, Texas.-Preorder my new book before the holiday rush: https://practical.engineering/bookErrata:At 3:08, the old Harbor Bridge actually does have narrow pedestrian walkways, but they lack connectivity with pedestrian infrastructure on either side of the bridge.At 3:21, a clarification: The ships can't enter the port empty (because they would have too much air draft). That means they can't be fully loaded in the inner harbor because they are already carrying some weight when they enter.At 12:40, I meant to say "20% above their capacity"In July of 2022, the Texas Department of Transportation issued an emergency suspension of work on the half-finished Harbor Bridge project in Corpus Christi, citing serious design flaws that could cause the main span to collapse if construction continues. Since then, they have continued a very public feud with the contractor that is far from resolved. This video explores some of the alleged design flaws and discusses potential next steps on the bridge project.Watch this video and the entire Practical Engineering catalog ad-free on Nebula: go.nebula.tv/practical-engineeringPractical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos!CONNECT WITH ME____________________________________Website: http://practical.engineeringTwitter: twitter.com/HillhouseGradyInstagram: instagram.com/practicalengineeringReddit: reddit.com/r/PracticalEngineeringFacebook: facebook.com/PracticalEngineerGradyPatreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineeringSPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES____________________________________Please email my agent at practicalengineering@standard.tvDISCLAIMER____________________________________This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.SPECIAL THANKS____________________________________Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images.Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorTonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseSource: youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9UProducer/Writer/Host: Grady HillhouseEditor/Production Assistant: Wesley CrumpScript Editor: Ralph CreweAerial Photography: Bay Area Studios, Inc. and Ron JorgensenBackground Painting: Josh Welker
Name That Infrastructure (Ep. 13) #shorts Practical Engineering 2022-09-14 | Can you name that infrastructure? Answer: Sewer Smoke TestingMore info: https://practical.engineering/contest#EngineeringInPlainSight#shorts
These Metals Sacrifice Themselves to Prevent Rust Practical Engineering 2022-09-06 | An overview of cathodic protection, including a rust prevention shootout in my garage.The bundle deal with Curiosity Stream has ended, but you can still get a great discount on Nebula and support Practical Engineering here: go.nebula.tv/practical-engineeringMaking a structure last as long as possible before it needs to be replaced isn’t just good stewardship of resources. It’s a way to keep the public safe and prevent environmental disasters too. Corrosion is one of the number one ways that infrastructure deteriorates over time, so cathodic protection systems are an essential tool for keeping the constructed environment safe and sound.Like the t-shirt? https://store.practical.engineering/Practical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos!CONNECT WITH ME____________________________________Website: http://practical.engineeringTwitter: twitter.com/HillhouseGradyInstagram: instagram.com/practicalengineeringReddit: reddit.com/r/PracticalEngineeringFacebook: facebook.com/PracticalEngineerGradyPatreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineeringSPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES____________________________________Please email my agent at practicalengineering@standard.tvDISCLAIMER____________________________________This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.SPECIAL THANKS____________________________________This video is sponsored by Nebula.Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images, Shutterstock, Pond5, and Videoblocks.Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorTonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseSource: youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9UProducer/Writer/Host: Grady HillhouseEditor/Production Assistant: Wesley CrumpScript Editor: Ralph CreweBackground Painting: Josh Welker
Name That Infrastructure (Ep. 12) #shorts Practical Engineering 2022-08-24 | Can you name that infrastructure? Answer: Fish LaddersMore info: https://practical.engineering/contest#EngineeringInPlainSight#shorts
What Really Happened During the Yellowstone Park Flood? Practical Engineering 2022-08-16 | An overview of the 2022 Montana flooding and what's next for Yellowstone National Park.Errata: At 8:53, the bridge shown in the photo is the Gardner River Bridge, not the Yellowstone River Bridge slated for replacement.In June of 2022, many tourists and residents of the Yellowstone National Park area found themselves at ground zero of a natural disaster. Torrential rainfall in Wyoming and Montana brought widespread flooding to the streams and rivers that flow through this treasured landscape and beyond. How will the National Park Service Rebuild? Hasty engineering of large infrastructure can be extremely damaging to natural systems like those in Yellowstone, and you don’t want to invest millions of dollars into repairs that might be subject to similar flooding in the future. After all, we build parks (and roads to parks) to get closer to the natural environment and all its wildness, and there’s almost nothing more natural or wild than a flood.Watch this video and the entire Practical Engineering catalog ad-free on Nebula: go.nebula.tv/practical-engineeringPractical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos!CONNECT WITH ME____________________________________Website: http://practical.engineeringTwitter: twitter.com/HillhouseGradyInstagram: instagram.com/practicalengineeringReddit: reddit.com/r/PracticalEngineeringFacebook: facebook.com/PracticalEngineerGradyPatreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineeringSPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES____________________________________Please email my agent at practicalengineering@standard.tvDISCLAIMER____________________________________This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.SPECIAL THANKS____________________________________This video is sponsored by 80000 Hours.Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images.Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorTonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseSource: youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9UProducer/Writer/Host: Grady HillhouseEditor/Production Assistant: Wesley CrumpScript Editor: Ralph CreweIntern: Myles Jonas ¯\_(ツ)_/¯Background Painting: Josh Welker
Name That Infrastructure (Ep. 11) #shorts Practical Engineering 2022-08-09 | Can you name that infrastructure? Answer: Automatic Air Release ValveMore info: https://practical.engineering/contest#EngineeringInPlainSight#shorts
You Spend More on Rust Than Gasoline (Probably) Practical Engineering 2022-08-02 | The colossal cost of a simple chemical reaction.Metals are so necessary and important to modern society that we’ll never escape the problem of corrosion, but the field of corrosion engineering continues to advance so that we can learn more about how to manage it and mitigate its incredible cost.Errata: Stainless steels have a minimum of 10.5% chromium.Watch this video and the entire Practical Engineering catalog ad-free on Nebula: go.nebula.tv/practical-engineeringPractical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos!CONNECT WITH ME____________________________________Website: http://practical.engineeringTwitter: twitter.com/HillhouseGradyInstagram: instagram.com/practicalengineeringReddit: reddit.com/r/PracticalEngineeringFacebook: facebook.com/PracticalEngineerGradyPatreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineeringSPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES____________________________________Please email my agent at practicalengineering@standard.tvDISCLAIMER____________________________________This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.SPECIAL THANKS____________________________________This video is sponsored by Hello Fresh.Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images, Shutterstock, and Videoblocks.Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorTonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseSource: youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9UProducer/Writer/Host: Grady HillhouseEditor/Production Assistant: Wesley CrumpScript Editor: Ralph CreweIntern: Myles Jonas
Name That Infrastructure (Ep. 10) #shorts Practical Engineering 2022-07-26 | Can you name that infrastructure? Answer: Capacitor BanksMore info: https://practical.engineering/contest#EngineeringInPlainSight#shorts
What Happens When a Reservoir Goes Dry? Practical Engineering 2022-07-19 | Reservoirs are a solution to the tremendous variability in natural water supply, but what happens when they stop filling up?People use water at more or less a constant rate and yet, mother nature supplies it in unpredictable sloshes of rain or snow that can change with the seasons and often have considerable dry periods between them. If the sloshes get too far apart, we call it a drought. And at least one study has estimated that the past two decades have been the driest period in more than a thousand years for the southwestern United States, leading to a so-called “mega-drought.” (Source: npr.org/2022/02/14/1080302434/study-finds-western-megadrought-is-the-worst-in-1-200-years)Like the t-shirt? https://store.practical.engineering/Watch this video and the entire Practical Engineering catalog ad-free on Nebula: go.nebula.tv/practical-engineeringPractical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos!CONNECT WITH ME____________________________________Website: http://practical.engineeringTwitter: twitter.com/HillhouseGradyInstagram: instagram.com/practicalengineeringReddit: reddit.com/r/PracticalEngineeringFacebook: facebook.com/PracticalEngineerGradyPatreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineeringSPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES____________________________________Please email my agent at practicalengineering@standard.tvDISCLAIMER____________________________________This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.SPECIAL THANKS____________________________________This video is sponsored by Brilliant.Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images and and Videoblocks.Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorTonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseSource: youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9UProducer/Writer/Host: Grady HillhouseEditor/Production Assistant: Wesley CrumpScript Editor: Ralph CreweIntern: Myles Jonas
Name That Infrastructure (Ep. 9) #shorts Practical Engineering 2022-07-12 | Can you name that infrastructure?More info: https://practical.engineering/contest#EngineeringInPlainSight#shorts
How Do You Steer a Drill Below The Earth? Practical Engineering 2022-07-05 | When the commotion of construction must be minimized, try horizontal directional drilling!The bundle deal with Curiosity Stream has ended, but you can still get a great discount on Nebula and support Practical Engineering here: go.nebula.tv/practical-engineeringWatch the Coding Train video: youtu.be/FfCBNL6lWK0Play the simulator: codingtrain.github.io/Directional-BoringLike laparoscopic surgery for the earth, horizontal directional drilling (or HDD) doesn’t require digging open a large area like a shaft or a bore pit to get started. Instead, the drill can plunge directly into the earth’s surface. From there, horizontal directional drilling is pretty straightforward, but it’s not necessarily straight. In fact, HDD necessarily uses a curved alignment to enter the earth, travel below a roadway or river, and exit at the surface on the other side.Practical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos!CONNECT WITH ME____________________________________Website: http://practical.engineeringTwitter: twitter.com/HillhouseGradyInstagram: instagram.com/practicalengineeringReddit: reddit.com/r/PracticalEngineeringFacebook: facebook.com/PracticalEngineerGradyPatreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineeringSPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES____________________________________Please email my agent at practicalengineering@standard.tvDISCLAIMER____________________________________This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.SPECIAL THANKS____________________________________Collaboration with Daniel Shiffman (@TheCodingTrain).This video is sponsored by Nebula.Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images, Shutterstock, Pond5, and Videoblocks.Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorTonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseSource: youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9UProducer/Writer/Host: Grady HillhouseEditor/Production Assistant: Wesley CrumpScript Editor: Ralph CreweIntern: Myles Jonas
Name That Infrastructure (Ep. 8) #shorts Practical Engineering 2022-06-28 | Can you name that infrastructure?More info: https://practical.engineering/contest#EngineeringInPlainSight#shorts
4 Myths About Construction Debunked Practical Engineering 2022-06-21 | Let's set the record straight for a few construction misconceptions!Errata: The shot at 4:16 is of the Greek Acropolis (not a Roman structure).Over the past 6 years of reading emails and comments from people who watch Practical Engineering, I know that parts of heavy construction are consistently misunderstood. So, I pulled together a short list of the most common misconceptions. Hope you don't mind just a little bit of ranting from me ;)Watch this video and the entire Practical Engineering catalog ad-free on Nebula: go.nebula.tv/practical-engineeringPractical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos!CONNECT WITH ME____________________________________Website: http://practical.engineeringTwitter: twitter.com/HillhouseGradyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/practicalen...Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PracticalEng...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PracticalEng...Patreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineeringSPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES____________________________________Please email my agent at practicalengineering@standard.tvDISCLAIMER____________________________________This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.SPECIAL THANKS____________________________________This video is sponsored by Brilliant.Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images and Videoblocks.Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorTonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseSource: youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9U"Jam Jam Jam" said the Owner of the Shop by RoccoW is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseSource: roccow.bandcamp.com/album/a-bed-of-snakesProducer/Writer/Host: Grady HillhouseEditor/Production Assistant: Wesley CrumpScript Editor: Ralph Crewe
Name That Infrastructure (Ep. 7) #shorts Practical Engineering 2022-06-14 | Can you name that infrastructure?More info: https://practical.engineering/contest#EngineeringInPlainSight#shorts
The Bizarre Paths of Groundwater Around Structures Practical Engineering 2022-06-07 | Some unexpected issues for engineers who design subsurface structures...Worksafe BC video: youtu.be/kluzvEPuAugNext time you see a dam, retaining wall, caisson, or any other subsurface construction, there’s a good chance that engineers have had to consider how groundwater will affect the stability. Even though you’d never know they’re there, some combination of drains and cutoffs were probably installed to keep the structure (and the people around it) safe and sound.Watch this video and the entire Practical Engineering catalog ad-free on Nebula: go.nebula.tv/practical-engineeringPractical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos!CONNECT WITH ME____________________________________Website: http://practical.engineeringTwitter: twitter.com/HillhouseGradyInstagram: instagram.com/practicalengineeringReddit: reddit.com/r/PracticalEngineeringFacebook: facebook.com/PracticalEngineerGradyPatreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineeringSPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES____________________________________Please email my agent at practicalengineering@standard.tvDISCLAIMER____________________________________This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.SPECIAL THANKS____________________________________This video is sponsored by HelloFresh.Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images, Shutterstock, Pond5, and Videoblocks.Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorTonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseSource: youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9UProducer/Writer/Host: Grady HillhouseEditor/Production Assistant: Wesley CrumpScript Editor: Ralph Crewe
Name That Infrastructure (Ep. 6) #shorts Practical Engineering 2022-05-31 | Can you name that infrastructure?More info: https://practical.engineering/contest#EngineeringInPlainSight#shorts
Name That Infrastructure (Ep. 5) #shorts Practical Engineering 2022-05-24 | Can you name that infrastructure?More info: https://practical.engineering/contest#EngineeringInPlainSight#shorts
How We Track COVID-19 (And Other Weird Stuff) In Sewage Practical Engineering 2022-05-17 | "Wastewater-Based Epidemiology" is my new favorite phrase!Sewers were one of the earliest and most impactful advents of public health in urban areas, and it’s exciting that we’re still finding new ways to use them to that end.Watch this video and the entire Practical Engineering catalog ad-free on Nebula: go.nebula.tv/practical-engineeringPractical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos!CONNECT WITH ME____________________________________Website: http://practical.engineeringTwitter: twitter.com/HillhouseGradyInstagram: instagram.com/practicalengineeringReddit: reddit.com/r/PracticalEngineeringFacebook: facebook.com/PracticalEngineerGradyPatreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineeringSPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES____________________________________Please email my agent at practicalengineering@standard.tvDISCLAIMER____________________________________This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.SPECIAL THANKS____________________________________This video is sponsored by Brilliant.Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images.Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorTonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseSource: youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9UProducer/Writer/Host: Grady HillhouseEditor/Production Assistant: Wesley CrumpScript Editor: Ralph Crewe
Name That Infrastructure (Ep. 4) #shorts Practical Engineering 2022-05-10 | Can you name that infrastructure?More info: https://practical.engineering/contest#EngineeringInPlainSight#shorts
How Wells & Aquifers Actually Work Practical Engineering 2022-05-03 | Correcting the misconceptions that abound around water below the groundThe bundle deal with Curiosity Stream has ended, but you can still get a great discount on Nebula and support Practical Engineering here: go.nebula.tv/practical-engineeringIt is undoubtedly unintuitive that water flows in the soil and rock below our feet. This video covers the basics of groundwater engineering, including how wells are built, how injection wells work, and how aquifers interact with surface water features.Errata: Deep well jet pumps exist that can lift water greater than 100' using an ejector and two pipes.Practical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos!CONNECT WITH ME____________________________________Website: http://practical.engineeringTwitter: twitter.com/HillhouseGradyInstagram: instagram.com/practicalengineeringReddit: reddit.com/r/PracticalEngineeringFacebook: facebook.com/PracticalEngineerGradyPatreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineeringSPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES____________________________________Please email my agent at practicalengineering@standard.tvDISCLAIMER____________________________________This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.SPECIAL THANKS____________________________________This video is sponsored by Nebula.Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images, Shutterstock, and Videoblocks.Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorTonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseSource: youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9UProducer/Writer/Host: Grady HillhouseEditor/Production Assistant: Wesley CrumpScript Editor: Ralph CreweGraphics: Standard Studios
Name That Infrastructure (Ep. 3) #shorts Practical Engineering 2022-04-26 | Can you name that infrastructure?More info: https://practical.engineering/contest#EngineeringInPlainSight#shorts
The Engineering Behind Russias Deadlocked Pipeline: Nord Stream 2 Practical Engineering 2022-04-19 | Nord Stream 2 is possibly the world's most controversial infrastructure project, and it was thrust further into the spotlight when Russia invaded Ukraine earlier in 2022. The future of this monumental feat of engineering and maritime construction is unclear. Right now, it seems doubtful that the Nord Stream 2 will ever be anything more than an empty tube of steel and concrete at the bottom of the Baltic Sea (and maybe that’s for the best).Watch this video and the entire Practical Engineering catalog ad-free on Nebula: go.nebula.tv/practical-engineeringPractical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos!CONNECT WITH ME____________________________________Website: http://practical.engineeringTwitter: twitter.com/HillhouseGradyInstagram: instagram.com/practicalengineeringReddit: reddit.com/r/PracticalEngineeringFacebook: facebook.com/PracticalEngineerGradyPatreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineeringSPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES____________________________________Please email my agent at practicalengineering@standard.tvDISCLAIMER____________________________________This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.SPECIAL THANKS____________________________________Stock video and imagery provided by Nord Stream 2, Getty Images, Shutterstock, and Videoblocks.Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorTonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseSource: youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9UProducer/Writer/Host: Grady HillhouseEditor/Production Assistant: Wesley CrumpScript Editor: Ralph CreweGraphics: Standard Studios
Name That Infrastructure (Ep. 2) #shorts Practical Engineering 2022-04-12 | Can you name that infrastructure? More info: https://practical.engineering/contest#EngineeringInPlainSight#shorts
What Sewage Treatment and Brewing Have in Common Practical Engineering 2022-04-05 | The similarities and differences between sewage and brewageIn both wastewater treatment and fermentation, humans co-opt microorganisms to convert a less desirable liquid into a better one. This video explores the secondary wastewater treatment process through the lens of homebrewing.Watch this video and the entire Practical Engineering catalog ad-free on Nebula: go.nebula.tv/practical-engineeringPractical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos!CONNECT WITH ME____________________________________Website: http://practical.engineeringTwitter: twitter.com/HillhouseGradyInstagram: instagram.com/practicalengineeringReddit: reddit.com/r/PracticalEngineeringFacebook: facebook.com/PracticalEngineerGradyPatreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineeringSPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES____________________________________Please email my agent at practicalengineering@standard.tvDISCLAIMER____________________________________This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.SPECIAL THANKS____________________________________This video is sponsored by HelloFresh.Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images and Shutterstock.Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorTonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseSource: youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9UProducer/Writer/Host: Grady HillhouseEditor/Production Assistant: Wesley CrumpScript Editor: Ralph Crewe
Name That Infrastructure (Ep. 1) #shorts Practical Engineering 2022-03-29 | Can you name that infrastructure? More info: https://practical.engineering/contest#EngineeringInPlainSight#shorts
The Most Mindblowing Infrastructure in My City Practical Engineering 2022-03-25 | I wrote a book! And to celebrate, I went around San Antonio filming a few of my favorite infrastructure projects. Check out all the preorder locations here: https://practical.engineering/bookWant a free signed copy? Make a social media post with the hashtag #EngineeringInPlainSight. I'll give 5 copies away to my favorite posts. More info here: https://practical.engineering/contestErrata: The dam shown at 0:23 is Glen Canyon Dam, not Hoover Dam.Map of the locations in this video: google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1kibHAxDX_nqcQrg3jb1Ug93lCE1tzaQm&usp=sharingWatch this video and the entire Practical Engineering catalog ad-free on Nebula: go.nebula.tv/practical-engineeringPractical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos!CONNECT WITH ME____________________________________Website: http://practical.engineeringTwitter: twitter.com/HillhouseGradyInstagram: instagram.com/practicalengineeringReddit: reddit.com/r/PracticalEngineeringFacebook: facebook.com/PracticalEngineerGradyPatreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineeringSPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES____________________________________Please email my agent at practicalengineering@standard.tvDISCLAIMER____________________________________This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.SPECIAL THANKS____________________________________Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images.Tonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseSource: youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9UProducer/Writer/Host: Grady HillhouseEditor/Production Assistant: Wesley CrumpScript Editor: Ralph CreweAerial Videography: Special Point of View
How to Clean Sewage with Gravity Practical Engineering 2022-03-01 | The science of sedimentation and the first step of wastewater treatment.We often use chemicals, filters, and even gigantic colonies of bacteria to clean sewage on such a massive scale, but the first line of defense in the fight against dirty water is usually just gravity.All the wastewater videos so far: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTZM4MrZKfW8jvCLy9K0UzZb2C6yxU3p8Errata: (1) At 6:16, the header should say "ALL PARTICLES SETTLE WHEN tD IS LESS THAN tL."Watch this video and the entire Practical Engineering catalog ad-free on Nebula: go.nebula.tv/practical-engineeringPractical Engineering is a YouTube channel about infrastructure and the human-made world around us. It is hosted, written, and produced by Grady Hillhouse. We have new videos posted regularly, so please subscribe for updates. If you enjoyed the video, hit that ‘like’ button, give us a comment, or watch another of our videos!CONNECT WITH ME____________________________________Website: http://practical.engineeringTwitter: twitter.com/HillhouseGradyInstagram: instagram.com/practicalengineeringReddit: reddit.com/r/PracticalEngineeringFacebook: facebook.com/PracticalEngineerGradyPatreon: http://patreon.com/PracticalEngineeringSPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES____________________________________Please email my agent at practicalengineering@standard.tvDISCLAIMERS____________________________________This is not engineering advice. Everything here is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Contact an engineer licensed to practice in your area if you need professional advice or services. All non-licensed clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.Practical Engineering receives cash compensation from Wealthfront Advisers LLC (“Wealthfront Advisers”) for sponsored advertising materials. Practical Engineering is not a client and this is a paid endorsement. Practical Engineering and Wealthfront Advisers are not associated with one another and have no formal relationship outside of this arrangement. Nothing in this communication should be construed as a solicitation, offer, or recommendation, to buy or sell any security. Any links provided by Practical Engineering are not intended to imply that Wealthfront Advisers or its affiliates endorses, sponsors, promotes and/or is affiliated with the owners of or participants in those sites, or endorses any information contained on those sites, unless expressly stated otherwise. Investment management and advisory services are provided by Wealthfront, an SEC registered investment adviser. All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of money you invest, and past performance does not guarantee future performance.SPECIAL THANKS____________________________________This video is sponsored by Wealthfront.Stock video and imagery provided by Getty Images, Shutterstock, Pond5, and Videoblocks.Tonic and Energy by Elexive is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseSource: youtube.com/watch?v=U6fBPdu8w9UProducer/Writer/Host: Grady HillhouseEditor/Production Assistant: Wesley CrumpScript Editor: Ralph Crewe
